Originally published in Uncut's March 2017 issue With their racks of modular Moogs and extended classical interpretations, Emerson, Lake & Palmer certainly embraced the decadence of progressive rock.

Sinfield's whimsical, often bizarre lyrics were a perfect counterpart for the challenging, multi-genre music on King Crimson's galvanizing 1969 debut ... outfit Emerson, Lake & Palmer, as well ...